During a meeting between local authorities and federal officials in Quintana Roo, President Juan Carrillo, emphasized that he will work in coordination with the federal government to
manage and obtain more resources and thus improve the quality of life of
the inhabitants of #islamujeres.

The mayor attended a meeting between the municipal mayors and the legislators in Quintana Roo. The Mayor said that only by working as a team can we coordinate all efforts toward increasing resources for all the municipalities. He said he is ready and able to work hand in hand with the Federal government to obtain resources and programs for the benefit of the island community. He said he is committed to leading an honest and transparent administration that always reports the origins and destinations of all resources. He said the meeting was very productive.

A clean up, which included pruning and junk removal took place in the vicinity of the Community Hospital in colonia La Gloria on Thursday morning, in the common areas and public spaces.La mañana de este jueves se llevó a cabo la jornada ciudadana en las
inmediaciones del Hospital Comunitario de la colonia La Gloria, donde se
realizaron labores de limpieza, poda y chapeo en áreas comunes y
espacios públicos.

Let's
show our children the importance of caring for the environment, by using refillable bottles to reduce the pollution caused by plastic bottles.Enseñemos a nuestros niños la importancia del cuidado del medio
ambiente, utilicemos botes rellenables para disminuir la contaminación
de botellas de plástico.

The general public is invited to a skateboard-longboard competition on Saturday at 2pm on Isla Contoy street, at the intersection with Pargo, in front of the Julio Sauri school. We'll be waiting for you!Se hace una atenta invitación a la comunidad en general a la
competencia de patinaje-longboard que se llevará acabo este sábado en la
calle Isla Contoy con pargo, enfrente de la escuela Julio Sauri Turno
Vespertino. ¡Te esperamos!

At the second City Council meeting they approved discounts of up to 100% for the cancellation of fines and surcharges on property tax payments made during the months of October and November, for the benefit of islanders. Hilda Christina Gómez Ávila was sworn in as Director General of the DIF of Isla Mujeres.

This TVIM article says neighbors of the downtown municipal cemetery were awoken by a loud noise a little after 5am, and thought it was a traffic accident, but they went outside to find a section of the cemetery wall had collapsed. This is thought to be due to its age, encroachment by an old tree, and the rain. Public Services were notified at 5:20 and began cordoning off the area & cleaning up. They intend to act promptly to repair the wall, after they investigate whether the whole wall needs replacement, and if are there any other areas at risk of falling.

The cemetery was founded in 1850, and the local historian estimates the wall was built in 1915.

SINTRA impounded five buses for not having their documents in orderFull article at this link (in the Continental Zone) TVIsla Mujeres - Sintra remite al corralón a cinco camiones por no contar con su documentación en regla
SINTRA (Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) representative in Isla Mujeres, Jorge Miguel Martin Alvarez, confirmed that five passenger buses were impounded for lack of proper documentation. They are used to transport passengers in the Continental Zone, but they lack a concession for this type of service, so they were "invited" to drive the vehicles to the impound yard. Two drove to the yard and three started to escape, but within a short time, they were all in the impound yard. Sr. Martin Alvarez explained that they have federal plates, but they are working on state roads, which requires a special permit. A fine may be imposed, in addition to being impounded. They are five colectivo buses of 45 passengers each, owned by FESOC. In less than ten days, more than 25 vehicles have been impounded, including six Uber vehicles, 10 golf carts, and a dump truck (un volquete), among others.

Second Clean Up eventSegunda jornada de limpieza urbana+] Ver masFull article at this link
Mayor Juan Carrillo led the second Clean Up event, which took place in colonia La Gloria, which included pruning brush and trees in public spaces and collecting junk from the neighbors that the trash truck doesn't take. This makes the island look better and curbs mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and zika. About nine tons of junk was collected and hauled away.
The arrival of the second (larger) ferry is expected by the end of this month, after receiving maintenance in Ciudad del Carmen, and then the process can begin to clear out the Trash Transfer facility, where there has been an accumulation of about 1000 tons of trash for several months, according to the Public Services Department.

Agreement ratified with UnicaribeRatifican acuerdo con la Unicaribe. [+] Ver masFull article at this linkIn order to create more alternative types of study for high school graduates, Mayor Juan Carrillo
signed an agreement with the Universidad del Caribe,
which aims to identify the productive and environmental practices of the
residents adjacent to the lakes and wetlands of Salina Grande &
Salina Chica for proposals by the commercial community.

Proposal to relocate health servicesPrevén trasladado del sector salud .. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
A proposal has been signed by a number of social and business organizations requesting that the IMSS (Clinic for Social Security beneficiaries), ISSSTE (Clinic for State Employee Insurance beneficiaries), and the Military Hospital be relocated to the new Community Hospital, to ensure medical services for workers and the general public, according to Enrique Lima, a promoter of the proposal. This document was signed on August 25, 2015, by hoteliers, restaurateurs, merchants, and leaders of touristic cooperatives and the fishing cooperatives, on the eve of the opening of the hospital. They received no response, and now want to propose the idea again, to the new government.
The document says they would like to have a collaboration agreement between the Seguro Social, ISSSTE, Navy, and State Health Department to concentrate them together in the new hospital to provide ongoing medical care by a pediatrician, a gynecologist, an internist, a therapist, a surgeon, an anesthetist and two general practitioners. It notes that the hospital in Isla Mujeres was the first of its kind in what are now the municipalities of Lazaro Cardenas, Benito Juarez, and Isla Mujeres (under the fourth delegation of government of what was then the Territory of Quintana Roo. It requests that the name be retained of Lic. Jose de Jesus Guitierrez Lima and that the commemorative plaque be relocated to the new hospital from the old facility downtown. Last evening, the business sector had its first meeting with Mayor Juan Carrillo to address various issues including image, security, and improving services to facilitate more visitors to chose Isla Mujeres as an overnight destination.

Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.

A large slider
opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table
& chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole,
and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left.

Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free
amenities such as
hammocks,
bikes, outdoor shower,
portable beach
chairs &
beach towels,
washer, loungers.
Breathtaking
panoramic views from the
rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.Downtown
is ~ a mile away; if
you don't feel like
walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi. Parking. You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then
come home our
quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.. $275/$325/$425 wk $40/50/$65nt Monthly Discounts

Fine
dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the
traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll
five minutes southward down the coastal sidewalk to Mango
Cafe, Bahama Mama, Brisas, or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes
southwest to shop at
Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or other options.
Visit marinas, bars, & beach
clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the
Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa
Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks
away in the village, as well as a
variety of other stores and small local restaurants.

Oct. 8: 42nd Anniversary of the Free & Sovereign State of Quintana Roo

Oct. 9: Day of Fishermen

Sunday, October 9: You're invited to the start of the program "Isla Mujeres Magic
Nights" at 8pm on the Town Square. A Sunday
evening program of cultural and artistic events. Commemorating the XLII Anniversary of the creation of the Free & Sovereign State of Quintana Roo.

Wednesday, Oct. 12 Dia de la Raza

Sunday, Oct. 16 Magic Nights 8pm Town Square

Wed, Oct 19 at 5pm. Pink March The general public is invited to join the Pink March to raise awareness about
the fight against breast cancer from the Monument to the Fishermen
(north end of Medina) to the La Triguena statue (by Town Square banos).
Enjoy the music of Jose Aguilar and performances by the dance troupe
Anoranzas, as well as food vendors.

Fri, Oct 21 Pink Breakfast Benefit Casa de Cultura 9am Participants
are asked to wear pink or white to this benefit of "Por Siempre Viva"
foundation and the prosthesis program. Ticket donations are 200 pesos
and T shirts are 120 pesos, both available at the DIF offices 9a-4p.

Fri, Oct 21 Memorial to Ramon Bravo at his monument (entrance to Sac Bajo) 8am. Anniversary of his birth

The 9th annual Diabetes Clinic will be November 3rd in La Gloria. We are a team
of nurses, social workers, EMT's and paramedics with a doctor for
consultation of patients who need to be seen immediately. Please
consider donating $50 which would buy 200 test strips, enough for one
patient for a year. We also need donations of reading glasses,
particularly the higher numbers. Many diabetics have vision problems
too. We have a
drop off location at Marina Paraiso Hotel or will pick up wherever you
are! Muchisimas gracias for your generosity ~ Contact Karen Rosenberg Here or email me at westofcuba@gmail.com

To all Islenos: We invite you to the Diabetes Clinic sponsored by the
Club Pro-Paciente Diabetico A.C. at the Community Hospital in La Gloria
on Thursday, November 3, at 9:00 AM. Health care professionals will test
your blood, offer diabetes education and distribute meters and strips
and other supplies for people with Diabetes. We will teach you how to
use the equipment so that you can manage your illness of diabetes
better. This clinic is completely free and is funded by the
generosity of gringos that live and visit your beautiful island. Please
tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers! PM Karen Rosenberg or Geovanny Avalos on FB for more information about this new non-profit organization created to serve the people of Isla Mujeres! (or email me at westofcuba@gmail.com) Please share this information. Thank you.

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Guests from Ontario wrote...

We have returned to Maravilla Caribe and we consider it to be a gem. Is it a luxurious resort? No. On the other hand, it's the kind of place where you feel comfortable sitting outside with a beer and watching the ocean, reading all afternoon in a hammock or going for a long walk along the shore. To sit on the patio with a plate of fresh fruit and a cup of coffee is my idea of the perfect morning. It's like having your own little private beach cottage - it's not fancy but that's not what we're looking for. A 15 minute walk takes you into the busy little town, full of great little restaurants and shops, and a $3 taxi ride will get you just about anywhere on the island. The landlord is friendly, accommodating and genuinely cares about and knows the local community. For anyone who wants a lavish package vacation, this obviously isn't the place for you - there are plenty of resorts that will fit your needs. Maravilla is a simple, lovely place to get away from it all.

Visits Since June 2011

December 2013: Taunya from Washington wrote

Hi Ronda,

I want to say thank you again for a fabulous vacation! Your studio was perfect! Having the extra space, kitchenette and dinning table made the space perfect for a long stay. Your little details like coffee filters and ice cube trays made it feel like home. I also really appreciated that you were there if I needed anything, but that you also let me have my space.

Being out of downtown, yet close to everything made the location perfect. Add the beautiful beach and it couldn't have been any better!

Thank you so much! When I return to Isla I will be back on your doorstep. Happy Holidays!

MaraVilla Caribe Bed & Beach Guests Say..

Judy from Ohio wrote...I stayed at Maravilla and absolutely loved it. Beach and patio was kept very clean and since handicapped I would spend the days on patio with my laptop at table right outside my room. Each room had table/chairs in front of room. Not many places on isla you have the beach right outside your door-saves alot of money instead of renting beach chairs and buying drinks downtown. I also do not like crowded beaches and stacks of chairs next to each other as on the north beaches. You hear absolutely no street noise just the waves hitting the shore. There were bikes free to use, beachchairs free to take to downtown, and free washer/dryer to use. The price is excellent value and the owners live there so they do not need to list with an agency giving renters better $ value. Isla is not for everyone. But condo/luxury hotels now line the once beautiful North Beach for those wanting the Cancun version of places to stay, so sad, plus $$$$. I prefer peace,quiet, and great value. Not many places with sunrise/sunset views.

Renee from Toronto wrote...

For some of us, there comes a time when we prefer peace and quiet to hustle and bustle. For a few regrettable years, I got off buses and lined up with the rest of the schmucks to check in for the all inclusive 'experience'. I set the alarm daily to head down with everyone else to make dinner reservations for the pleasure of eating soggy Sushi served by brusque Bahamians. I wore the wristband of shame, identifying me as an easy mark on any excursion. I tipped and cajoled the bartender for extra shots of rum. I listened to the drunken monologues of people who get to cut loose just once a year. With the all inclusive experience, your fate is not entirely your own...

And then I tried something else, the self catering experience - more a case of here's your key, here's your apartment, have fun! Settle in, stock your fridge, stock your bar and you're off to the races. Happy hour is whenever you choose. No lining up at a buffet. Snorkel on your own time. Open a bottle of wine and cook a leisurely dinner - no one's rushing you out for the next seating. Sleep in and eat breakfast when you want, don't worry about the dining room being closed.

That's the experience I prefer these days. And Mara Villa doesn't disappoint. You get exactly what you pay for: a clean and comfortable room with everything you need. The experience is great for people who like to 'do their own thing.' In essence, staying at Mara Villa is like having your own private beachfront villa.

Amenities include good wifi, towels, sheets, dishes, pots and pans, a fridge and freezer, drinking water, hammock hooks, and a clothesline. Bonuses include a patio with tables and chairs, a charcoal BBQ, a beach for watching the sun rise over the water, and a rooftop for watching the sun set over Cancun (also good for star gazing and extreme suntanning).

The local bus passes by the front door and costs 4 pesos to head downtown. A taxi is about $2 into town. Chedraui, the big grocery store, is less than 10 minutes away by foot. Grab a cheap cab home if you've really stocked up.

Ronda is a great host - a storehouse of island information about where to eat and what to do. Bruce, her husband, is an avid snorkeler and can point you in the best direction off their private beach for underwater wildlife. I was lucky enough to see dolphins swimming offshore one day. Close to shore I also saw a barracuda, a sting ray and a pair of graceful Caribbean squid. The usual tropical fish abound as well.

It's worth noting that Mara Villa is located on the east side of the island, windward. The shore is more dramatic and rocky, but there are very few, if any, mosquitos. The west side of the island is calmer and more traditionally 'beachy', but mosquitoes abound at dawn and dusk. With the rocky shore, you need water shoes for entering the water and swimming, but you have the beach all to yourself at Mara Villa. Head to the sublimely Caribbean style North Beach if you miss the crowds.

I spent almost a month at Mara Villa and it was the calm, casual and relaxing experience I craved. I will be back to Mara Villa, but I won't ever go back to an all inclusive.

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My friend and I just stayed at Maravilla Caribe, December 20-25, 2012 and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. The owner, Ronda made me feel comfortable before I arrived, providing helpful information about travel to the area. She made an extra effort to secure a larger room for us, which was perfect. Maravilla is quaint, charming, clean & comfortable. We loved the bright green color of the house! The kitchenette was simple, clean and well equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals. The beds are very comfortable and Ronda provides lots of clean towels. She even offered to let us use the washer/dryer and bicycles for free! The best part (other than the low cost) is you have your own private beach in the back! It is a beautiful place that I highly recommend.

Carol D from Peterborough wrote.....

Hello I stayed at MaraVilla, la Casa Verde :-), Dec 10 to 20 this 2012 for my first time and would not hesitate to return. This is my 11th year staying on the island and I have stayed at many places. The location is amazing, and the owners have modified the patio doors so that those of us who want to hear the waves all night can do so with security. They were super helpful at every turn and what meant the most to me is that they really care about their guests and are friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful lunch together. The room was spacious and clean. At MaraVilla there are only 3 rooms facing the water so it is peaceful, quiet and private. At MaraVilla, there were workers out painting the house in front and raking the beach and it was well maintained. There were no rocks on the clean tile patio. you do need water shoes to wade in to the water but it is worth it. And if you want to go to a more perfect beach i.e. no reef etc then one could go and pay 150-200+ per night at Playa Norte (but you won't hear the waves from your bed or have the privacy or owners that care about you!!). The bed was comfortable, mattress good, sheets in good shape and clean (more than i can say about the place i had the misfortune of staying in Progresso!!). Honestly you get what you pay for in this world and if you were to go to Tulum, or San Filipe or Progresso you are sure getting much more bang for your buck at MaraVilla in the 50-65 dollar range!!! If you are a 5 star resort person I would say stay at a 5 star resort, but if you enjoy the waves, quiet, privacy and caring owners then stay at this MaraVilla the Casa Verde :-)

Noska from Austin wrote....Maravilla is one of the coolest little spots on the isla.The hosts are awesome,location perfect,rooms are clean and affordable

Music:

Fayne's has late night live music, starts ~10p

Poc Na has late night live music

El Patio House of Music on Hidlago has live music evenings, usually HH show 5p, continues at 7p.

Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo live music some evenings ~7-11

La Terraza ~10-12

Fenix ~2p~5p Sundays, live music on the beach

Veradara's restaurant: live Cuban music weekend afternoons

Walk around Hidalgo at night & listen for live music

Strolling musicians working for tips available afternoons & evenings

Magic show at Poc Na Mondays at 8:30p

Click on the map for more info

And check out the Ixchel mural at MVC by Colegio Bachilleres (Aeropuerto)

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